Phil Collins Postpones London Shows

The 66-year-old singer was rushed to hospital after suffering a fall in his hotel room overnight.

Phil Collins is forced to postpone his two upcoming concerts in London after he was hospitalized. The 66-year-old singer was rushed to hospital after suffering a fall in his hotel room overnight.

Phil was scheduled to perform at Royal Albert Hall on Thursday, June 8 and Friday, June 9. The shows have been rescheduled for November 26 and 27. The Genesis lead singer will resume his tour on Sunday, June 18 in Cologne, Germany. He will return to London on June 30 to headline BST Hyde Park.

A spokesperson for Phil writes on Facebook, "We unfortunately have to announce that Phil Collins' performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London will be postponed tonight (June 8) and tomorrow (June 9). Phil suffers from 'drop foot' as a result of a back operation which makes it difficult to walk. He rose in the middle of the night to go to the toilet and slipped in his hotel room, hitting his head in the fall on a chair. He was taken to hospital where he had stitches for a severe gash on his head close to his eye and is recovering well. He will be kept under observation for 24 hours."

"Phil sends his sincere apologies and thanks to fans," continues the rep, "He has had a fantastic week at his first shows in 10 years, cannot thank people enough for their warm reaction and is excited to return.
These Royal Albert Hall shows will be rearranged for November 26th and 27th this year. All tickets for June 8th will be valid for November 26th and tickets for June 9th will be valid for November 27th."